Consider various events in the Bible associated with the number 40. The Flood was 40 days and nights in length. Moses was on Mt. Sinai for 40 days to receive the 10 Commandments. Israel wandered ...

The Church Mission Society (CMS) is offering a free Lent devotional series this Easter to encourage Christians to be hopeful ...

His books are "The Daily Practice of Life: Practical Reflections Toward Meaningful Living" (40 devotional-style chapters that fit for Lent or any time) and "Authentic Living in All Seasons ...

Ash Wednesday, he said, signifies the "call to return to God with our affection and devotion." During Lent, he said, "we repent of our sins and receive His grace. We have peace with God through ...

The bridge between Ash Wednesday and Easter is the penitential season of Lent. However, Lent is “not on the radar” for most Americans, according to a new Lifeway Research study focusing on Catholics, ...

"All Christian traditions can appreciate Easter for what it is, and I think the preparation season is a really good ...

(RNS) — Lent is a time of reflection for many Christians, and each year a host of devotionals are published to bring insight and inspiration to the 40 days of contemplation leading to Easter.

some devotional authors guide readers in repentance and appreciation for God's mercy. Eighth Day Prayers: Daily Mercy for Lent and Eastertide (Forefront), is a call to repentance by the four ...

On the night of March 12-13, 2013, just hours before Cardinal Jorge Bergolio would be elected pope, young adults were ...

Christians around the world are currently observing Lent, a period of 40 days of fasting ... s desire to encourage acts of sacrifice and devotion. Meat was seen as a luxury, a symbol of indulgence ...

(RNS) — An Arab word meaning 'steadfastness,' the Sumud devotional offers churches a six-week study to raise awareness of Israel’s military rule over Palestinians. (RNS) — Lent is a time of ...